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What is a senior capital markets specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a senior capital markets specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $32.62 an hour? That's $67,856 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 21% and produce 13,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Capital Markets SpecialistUS Average
Salary
5.3

Avg. Salary $67,856

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.6

Growth rate 21%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.35%

Asian 8.13%

Black or African American 7.77%

Hispanic or Latino 9.19%

Unknown 5.65%

White 68.90%

Gender

female 12.00%

male 88.00%

Age - 40
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 40
Stress level
6.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a senior capital markets specialist

  1. Explore senior capital markets specialist education requirements

    Most common senior capital markets specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    72.0 %

    Master's

    28.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior capital markets specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Derivative30.82%
    Securities30.49%
    Treasury19.05%
    Operational Risk14.26%
    Business Cases3.51%
  3. Complete relevant senior capital markets specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior capital markets specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior capital markets specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior capital markets specialist resumes.
  4. Research senior capital markets specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Award special recognition and cash award for managing bank closings and performing forensic accounting of retain securities.
    • Authore FDIC policies and procedures for resolution of syndicate loans.
    • Determine daily pricing structure for wholesale and retail repo, CDs, Eurodollar deposits.
    • Consult with banks on modification and workout policy while playing a role in drafting FDIC commercial modification guidelines.
  5. Apply for senior capital markets specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior capital markets specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior capital markets specialist salary

The average senior capital markets specialist salary in the United States is $67,856 per year or $33 per hour. Senior capital markets specialist salaries range between $36,000 and $124,000 per year.

Average senior capital markets specialist salary
$67,856 Yearly
$32.62 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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